Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager claims UFC star motivated despite father's critical health

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov appeared to have a tough time past couple of weeks, as his family and far suffered from medical complications due to  COVID-19 pandemic in Russia. re were reports that Khabib’s far’s health deteriorated extensively for which he was forced to be mitted in a medically induced coma. However, undefeated UFC lightweight Champion still did t call off his training amidst his return plans.

Khabib’s manr Ali Abdelaziz and teammate Daniel Cormier revealed that Dstani superstar h been training every day despite his far’s critical condition and is er to return to UFC action soon. t only that, but Khabib’s manr furr stated that far’s illness has highly motivated Khabib Nurmagomedov, as he is training twice a day.

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UFC news: Khabib Nurmagomedov far health issues have motivated him more

While speaking with ESPN journalist Brett Okamoto, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s manr Ali Abdelaziz revealed Dstani Champion’s current status and return plans. During interview, Ali Abdelaziz said, “I think Khabib’s far being sick has motivated him (Khabib Nurmagomedov) more. He is training every day, two times a day. He is in camp alrey.” Khabib’s fans have alrey been buzzing with excitement, as it has been a long time since ‘ Eagle’ has paved his way inside octagon.

Khabib successfully defended his lightweight strap against Dustin Poirier at UFC 242 and since n, has been out of action. He was scheduled to face Tony Ferguson at main event of UFC 249 but in final moments, Khabib pulled out from contest citing 'Russia lockdown' as reason for his exit from matchup. Meanwhile, UFC replaced Khabib with Justin Gaethje, who went on to defeat Tony Ferguson for Interim title. w, Khabib Nurmagomedov will be facing Justin ‘ Highlight’ Gaethje on his return to UFC.

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UFC News: Khabib Nurmagomedov ackwledges Justin Gaethje via IG

undefeated Dstani recently took to Instagram and ackwledged his next opponent Justin Gaethje. Khabib posted a video of Goe's iconic highlight reels and captioned it with, “My Next Opponent”. Although Khabib Nurmagomedov is still billed as favourite in contest, a lot of MMA veterans believe that Justin Gaethje can potentially hand Khabib his first loss of MMA career.

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